Finesse2tymes

Ricky Hampton (born June 10, 1992), known professionally as Finesse2tymes, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his 2022 single "Back End," which entered the Billboard Hot 100. He is noted for his "thunderous voice" and motivational statements in his songs. He signed with Atlantic Records a joint venture with Moneybagg Yo's label Bread Gang and J. Prince's Mob Ties Records to release his debut commercial mixtape, 90 Days in December of that year. His debut studio album, Art of War, failed to chart.

Career In 2012, when he was 20, Hampton, along with Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, and other Memphis rappers, formed the rap collective Memphis Greatest Underrated. The group released a self-titled EP in 2016. He also released his single "Black Visa" with the latter. In October 2022, he signed to J Prince Jr.'s record label Mob Ties in a distribution deal with Atlantic Records. Also in October 2022, he released his single "Gucci Flow" with American rapper Gucci Mane. His single "Back End" gained traction on social media platform TikTok. In December 2022, he released his mixtape 90 Days with appearances from rappers Gucci Mane, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Baby and producer Tay Keith.

Legal issues In 2010, Hampton was convicted in Tennessee of two felony counts of aggravated robbery, and was given an 8-year sentence. After serving six years, he was released in August 2016.

On July 1, 2017, Hampton was performing at the Power Ultra Lounge nightclub in Little Rock, Arkansas when multiple shots were fired. The following day in Birmingham, Alabama, he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals on charges unrelated to the shooting. Federal prosecutors announced that Hampton was charged in connection with a June 25, 2017, incident, in which prosecutors alleged Hampton fired an "AK-style pistol" at a person in a vehicle after a verbal altercation outside a nightclub in Forrest City, Arkansas. Hampton pled guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and was sentenced to five years in prison in December 2018. He was released from federal custody on July 1, 2022.

In July 2023, the Houston Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Hampton, charging him with theft between $30,000 and $150,000, after an Enterprise rental car he was said to be driving was not returned. The charges were dropped later that month.

Discography

Studio albums + Title Album details Art of War Released: November 22, 2024 Label: Atlantic, Mob Ties Format: Digital download, streaming

Compilation albums + Title Album details Singlez Released: July 7, 2013 Label: FNG, Mob Ties Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected details Title Mixtape details Peak chart positionsUS US R&B/HH US Rap Goin Straight In Released: December 16, 2016 Label: FNG, Mob Ties Format: Digital download, streaming——— Hustle & FlowReleased: May 29, 2017 Label: FNG, Mob Ties Format: Digital download, streaming — — — Federal 4 Real: Free Finesse Released: March 15, 2019 Label: FNG, Mob Ties Format: Digital download, streaming——— 90 DaysReleased: December 2, 2022 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, download 57 21 13 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles + List of charting singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US "First 48" 2019 — Hustle & Flow "Get Even"2022— RIAA: Gold "Gucci Flow" —So Icy Boyz 22

Other certified songs Title Year Certifications Album "Overdose" 2022 RIAA: Gold 90 Days